Who among us isn’t obssessed with 7 For All Mankind jeans and clothing? That’s what we thought. Before joining the 7 For All Mankind design team, Tim Kaeding designed his own private label and then moved on to revolutionize women’s jeans at The Gap. All we can say is he knows his washes from his whiskering. Take a few moments to meet Tim Kaeding:

Name: Tim Kaeding

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Sign: Libra

How often do you read your horoscope? I read it whenever I come across it in the paper or in a magazine, but, for the most part, I rely on fortune cookies.

Current favorite song: Anything by Lightning Dust and Caribou.

Childhood celebrity crush: Phoebe Cates

The movie you would watch whenever it is on TV? The Blues Brothers

If I could be anywhere, I’d be: Skiing on top of a mountain.

Is there a book that has profoundly changed your life? The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

What book are you reading now? The Kite Runner

What’s on your iPod? Every cool band that has come out of Canada and LA within the last 6 months.

How many air miles do you log a year? Currently, I’ve logged 450,000 miles and haven’t yet found time to use any of them.

What is your favorite piece from the current 7 For All Mankind collection? Our Harness Trouser is amazing.

How would you best describe your client? Sexy and sophisticated.